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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
5
The city will purchase a new Corliss 400 horsepower engine to supplement existing small engines powering the electric plant. The upgraded dynamo capacity will enable adding two or three more dynamos as needed, with bids to be received by the city council and installation planned before winter nights.
A welcoming home event honored the Army’s return of Ammotovesth Infantry troops. Volunteers and 109 ladies greeted the soldiers with coffee and provisions, as police and fire departments helped manage crowds. Citizens displayed flags and cheered as the unit passed, the ceremony reflecting strong community support and gratitude.
Francis Wilson's new opera The Little Corporal shown at Rochester in Smith and England company. The cast delivered strong performances with long scenes and a late second act encore. Dennis O'Sullivan impressed, winning a triple encore for his first song. Miss Perry led the cast and the composers Serenander were present.
The War Department directed that about 100 Mauser rifles captured from Spanish troops in Cuba be shipped to the ordnance department at Springfield Massachusetts. They will be overhauled and offered for sale or use by U S troops, as they may provide a higher value than new rifles. An Antietam Movement.
Dr M R Mitchell, a city physician, was awakened by a knocking at his door. A young colored woman named Mrs Olney Mitchell appeared with a severe head wound from a poker. She said her husband inflicted the injury during a marital dispute and urged arrest, which she resisted.
Alfred Lattesa, Cuban resident on Staten Island, tested a self invented dynamite device for fishing and military use. The weapon exploded on a second shot inflicting a brutal jaw wound and probable internal injuries. He had planned to present the invention to the Cuban army or U.S. government for official testing at Sandy Hook.
Tacsdon Sept 1 The morning papers publish an interview with United States minister to Turkey Dr James W Angell aboard the White Star liner Teutonic which departed Queenstown for New York Angell recalls vigor and resolve in resisting concessions over Crete and notes hard work ahead for Turkey in the Turco Armenian period.
Sheri Kennedy and six deputies arrested Miners Vice President Dodd Lot 41 and six band members aiding the strikers on charges of nestling rot and aeseal and battery. The New England band played marching tunes as prisoners were taken to the station amid a large crowd and no disorder. District officials refused bail. In London, reports say Shanghai missionaries face danger as attacks occur near Ho Chau, 50 miles from Chung Kiang.
Judge A. C. Thompson, a congressman from Ottawa and member of the Forty- seventh Congress, is named United States district judge for the Southern district of Ohio to succeed Judge Sage, retired.
Col Lindsey of the Twenty second Kansas volunteers reaches Leavenworth homeward, praising his regiment’s service in Virginia, noting eager readiness for front duty and a strong bond with officers Major Harvey and Major Carter. He recalls the regiment’s discipline, compares favorably to the Third New York, and predicts further orders may delay mustering out until peace is declared. Col Lindsey emphasizes obedience as a soldier's duty and praises the men as gentlemen and soldiers.
The hearing on the application for a temporary injunction to stop Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall from revoking the company's license is postponed two days from Tuesday to Thursday to await Judge Williams from Wichita. Judge Foster cannot attend to court duties.
A Republican fusion ticket in Crawf ord County nominated Captain D Barker for representative at the county convention. Days later the fusion withdrew Barker and substituted Eu Devere, Palmer Hepublican affiliated with the Populists, reflecting cross party alignment in the local race.
Frank Morrow’s will, filed for probate, mentions executrix Andre. The document notes death by self harm and relocation to California, with Bentho Wan named as one of the witnesses and the will still pending probate proceedings.
A requisition from Governor Culberson of Texas for Ed Evans, jailed in Bumner county, was botched this morning by Governor Leedy. The case alleges Evans belongs to his employer, Wf. Shearer, who rows in Tarrant county, Texas.
Society notes report an informal discussion by the Lares Music Club about admitting a fixed number of associate members to fund and attract musical talents for Topeka's season. If approved, the club would insure concerts and bring top artists to the city for local lovers of music.
Major Stephen Baker's unit lands in Chicago then moves to Fort Sheridan after breakfasting in town. Regiment weakened by El Caney losses and fever with nine officers and 295 men remaining. In Lexington camp Hamilton, two more soldiers die of typhoid, mother at bedside. Alger to visit camps, leave for Knoxville Tuesday night. In London Salisbury shifts stance on railway contract. talks with English syndicate broken, Russo-Chinese bank talks resumed.
The Baulding Machine Screw company, Buffalo, prepared for voluntary dissolution after being placed in receivership. Incorporated five years ago with $200,000 capital to manufacture bicycle parts, assets about $160,000 and external liabilities around $200,000 were cited by the company's attorney.
Police Matron Thorpe plans to have Mary Wade declared of unsound mind and committed to a state institution, likely Beloit reformatory, after her arrest for street walking. The woman has long been described as mentally troubled.
Kansas breeders show a strong year with cattle up nearly 10 percent and total milch cows at 605,225. Non milch cattle rise 4 percent to 1,998,411, swine reach 566,677, the state totals including 777,828 horses, 4,223 mules and asses, and 207,482 sheep. Largest gains occur in Cowley, Clark, Lees, Riley, Jewell, Barber and Comanche with notable declines in Bourbon and others.
A dispatch from Adjutant General Corbin at the War Department reports the Twenty-first Kansas Regiment, then at Lexington, Kentucky, ordered to Fort Leavenworth to be mustered out. Governor Leedy opened an inquiry into the move, finding strong sentiment among Privates and officers to return home rather than perform further duty. The governor relayed that a large majority of the regiment wished to come home due to no active duty prospects and a desire to work on return.
Sept 18 The steamer Leon XIbes arrived at Vigo with General Toral and 2475 soldiers and officers from Santiago de Cubs.
Local column from North Topeka notes visitors and events. Dr HC Miner visits Omaha exposition. Miss Tone Woodman returns from St Louis. Ernest Marple improving in Rochester. Canon Bywater sermon at Church of the Good Shepherd. David Bowie to Topeka in October. W B Kistler returns from Oklahoma City. a street open air show raises funds. Soldier township improving road to Rochester cemetery. Wallace Buchholz wedding at 916 Harrison Street with ceremony by Rev JG Glyndening. reception and gifts noted.
Vancouver mayor receives estimate from New Westminster mayor Owens. About 3,000 homeless and 500 buildings destroyed. Relief funds expected to reach roughly 2,600 Thalers.
New York reports Josiah Bina ry, a plumber and real estate operator, filing a petition regarding assets and liabilities totaling 978,600. The entry notes a specialty in dyeing colored shirts and waists and guaranteeing colors, with mention of Peerless Steam Laundry.
Report of a Tennessee regiment guard action in San Francisco on September 1. Sailors, intoxicated and disorderly, were restrained by Major Maguire and Adjutant Polk with Lieut Chapman of company 5. Saloons in Tendericks district raided. numerous men sent back to camp. Guards posted at entrances to the camp and roll calls every 90 minutes. Some men disciplined lightly at police court.
The article outlines a search for a new University of California president with candidates including Theodor Hobsevell and Albert Stay among faculty, noting potential editors and reviewers involved and the impacts on the San Francisco region. Names and roles are mixed with unclear fragments from the page.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a gelatinous coffee substitute, claiming it tastes like fine coffee when prepared correctly and contains no harmful properties. It is presented as a nerve strengthening health drink affordable near the price of coffee, suitable for children and adults alike, with claims of popularity among grocers and households.
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